Maharashtra Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana 2026 - Free Plant Saplings for Farmers on Birth of a Girl Child

Maharashtra government runs Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana for farmer families across the state, under which every household gets free plant saplings when a girl child is born. Farmers can apply anytime during the year, between 1 April and 31 March, and each family gets 10 saplings free of cost from the Forest Department.

Devendra Fadnavis government approved this scheme in a cabinet meeting held on 27 June 2018. It covers about 2 lakh farmer families every year, and the idea is simple: plant a tree for every daughter, and let the income from that tree support her education and future needs later on.

Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana Maharashtra 2026

Scheme covers farmer families only, and applies to a maximum of two girl children per household. Below is how to apply, who qualifies, and what farmers get once the application gets approved.

Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana Application Form

Application process runs through the local gram panchayat, not through any online portal. Farmers need to visit their gram panchayat office and submit a written application along with the girl child's birth certificate.

STEP 1 - Visit the gram panchayat office in your village after the girl child's birth, and collect the Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana application form. Fill in family details, land records, and the child's birth details.

STEP 2 - Attach the birth certificate and submit the form at the gram panchayat, which forwards it to the Forest Department for verification. Once approved, the department hands over 10 free plant saplings to the family.

Saplings get planted between 1 July and 7 July, which falls under the state's Van Mahotsav week. Forest officials generally guide families on planting and basic care so the trees survive the first monsoon.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana
Launched By	Maharashtra Government (Forest Department)
Launched On	27 June 2018
Beneficiaries	Farmer families with a newborn girl child
Benefit	10 free plant saplings per girl child, up to 2 girls per family
Application Mode	Offline, through gram panchayat
Planting Period	1 July to 7 July every year
Official Contact	Local Forest Department office / Gram Panchayat

Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana Eligibility and Benefits

Scheme stays open to farmer families only, and both parents need to be residents of Maharashtra. Main features and benefits are listed below.

• Family gets 10 free plant saplings from the Forest Department once the application gets verified, at no cost to the farmer.
• Saplings need to get planted between 1 July and 7 July, during the state's tree plantation week.
• Income from these trees, once grown, stays meant for the girl child's education and other future needs.
• Saplings come in different varieties, including teakwood, mango, jackfruit, black plum, and tamarind.
• Benefit applies for a maximum of 2 girl children per family, so a third daughter does not qualify.

Forest Department also links eligible families to the state Horticulture Scheme for extra support in growing fruit-bearing trees. Around 2 lakh farmer families, covering close to 10 lakh people, get benefit from Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana each year.

Maharashtra also runs Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Yojana for girl children, which gives cash benefits instead of saplings. Families can check both schemes and apply for whichever fits their situation, or even both if they qualify.

FAQ's

Who can apply for Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana?

Any farmer family in Maharashtra with a girl child born between 1 April and 31 March of the following year can apply, for up to 2 girls per family.

How many saplings does a family get?

Each eligible family gets 10 free plant saplings from the Forest Department after the application gets verified at the gram panchayat level.

Is there an online application for this scheme?

No separate online portal exists for Kanya Van Samruddhi Yojana. Farmers need to apply offline through their local gram panchayat office.

Source / Reference Link: https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/maha-govt-announces-kanya-van-samruddhi-yojana-118062701121_1.html